Chance me please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Clemson University
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Hi! I am currently a junior in high school (my second semester) and I toured Clemson. I fell in love with it but I don’t know if I’d be able to get in or not. If someone could please give me my chances, I would greatly appreciate it.

W GPA by the time I’ll apply: most likely a 4.1/.2 (This is low, I understand. My school weighs AP and Honors the same, so even though I am taking three AP courses, I am only receiving honors credit for them.)
UW GPA by the time I’ll apply: 3.5something

Current SAT Score: 1740 in one sitting. I just retook it with hopefully better results for superscoring but also plan on taking the new SAT, which I did much better on my PSAT (I scored a 1280 out of 1600 there).
ACT: have yet to take

Extracurricular Activities: four years of Varsity cross country and track (state champion), student government, Peer Relations program, mission work outside the country, National Latin Honors Society, National Honors Society, alter serving at my church, volunteer hours, Key Club officer.

Additional Notes:
-I go to a private college prep school specifically designed with classes like ones I will find in a college classroom.
-We are not allowed to take AP courses until junior year. Because of this, I will most likely take 5 all together.
-My freshman year was my only bad year. I had four B’s and a C in H Geometry, but sophomore year I only had two B’s and this year I had one. Is this considered an upward trend?
-I have always taken Honors classes except for CP Math sophomore year and my required CP religion classes.
-I am OOS (North Carolina).

I know this is a lot of information and I’m sorry if this is kind of a long post! However, I want to see what my true chances are. If anyone could reply, that would be much appreciated. Thank you so much!

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Clemson weighs the following criteria the most in admission and determining merit aid. GPA , test scores, rank and rigor of your classes. ECs are not considered as much unless you are applying to Honors. Because of this, I’d retake my SAT and take the ACT to see which score will help you the most in terms of admission and make you eligible for merit opportunities. Without merit opportunities , OOS cost of attendance will be approx 40,000 a year. You need to have a serious discussion with your parents regarding cost before setting your heart on Clemson . Also, Clemson admits to major. If you are looking at one of the more competitive majors like nursing and engineering, you need to work hard to get your stats up. They will be looking at your GPA and stats based on this year, applications open in August and priority applications close in Dec, so acceptance will most likely be based on your stats from the end of your Jr year.